Ramanujan Fellowship: ANRF’s Prestigious International Fellowship for Scientists
The Ramanujan Fellowship is a prestigious international fellowship program offered by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to attract outstanding Indian and Indian-origin scientists working abroad. This highly selective fellowship enables researchers to return to India and pursue advanced scientific research in leading institutions with strong financial and research support.
Fellowship Details:
- Position: Ramanujan Fellow (Research Fellowship Program)
- Duration of the Fellowship: The duration of the Ramanujan Fellowship program is five years and is not extendable.
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Fellowship Benefits:
- Fellowship amount: ₹1,35,000 per month (consolidated, including HRA)
- Research grant: ₹7.00 lakh per annum for consumables, travel, research personnel, and contingencies
- Overhead charges: ₹60,000 per annum
- Ramanujan Fellows are also eligible for additional research grants through extramural funding schemes of the Government of India S&T agencies
About the Foundation:
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is a Government of India initiative dedicated to strengthening India’s research ecosystem. Through flagship programs like the Ramanujan Fellowship, ANRF supports high-impact scientific research and promotes the return of global talent through structured fellowship programs.
Ramanujan Fellowship Description:
The Ramanujan Fellowship is meant for brilliant Indian/Indian Origin scientists and engineers from outside India to take up scientific research positions in India, and for those scientists and engineers who want to return to India from abroad. This fellowship program is scientist-specific and very selective. Ramanujan Fellows can work in any scientific institution or university in the country and are eligible to receive regular research grants through extramural funding schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take up independent scientific research positions under the Ramanujan Fellowship
- Conduct advanced research in host institutions approved by ANRF
- Work in new research areas and laboratories to expand scientific capabilities
- Utilize fellowship research grants for approved academic and scientific activities
- Relinquish the fellowship if appointed to any permanent, tenure-track, or contractual position in India
Ramanujan Fellowship Qualifications:
- The Ramanujan Fellowship is open to brilliant Indian/Indian Origin scientists and engineers from abroad, below 40 years of age
- Nominee must hold a higher degree, such as an MD in Medicine, with adequate professional experience
- This international fellowship is highly selective and requires a proven and outstanding research track record
- The fellowship is only for scientists not holding any permanent, tenure-track, or contractual position in any Indian institution
- The nominee should be working abroad at the time of nomination
Methodology for Nomination & Selection:
- Scientists may choose any S&T institution, university department, academic institution, or national laboratory in India
- The host institution must provide the required administrative and R&D infrastructure
- The fellowship program is meant for working in new research areas and laboratories other than where the Ph.D. was obtained
- Nominations from Ph.D. supervisors or the same Ph.D. institution will not be considered
- The selection of Ramanujan Fellows is carried out periodically by an empowered selection committee appointed by ANRF
